# AI Automation Intern, Business Operations

**Company:** [Submittable](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/submittable)
**Location:** Missoula, MT
**Role:** Other
**Salary:** $33k – $37k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Claude, gemini, AI Tools, LLMs, Zapier, power automate, Excel, Google Sheets, APIs, business process improvement
**Posted:** 2026-07-23

> Intern embedded in G&A teams (People Ops, IT, Finance, Accounting) to identify repetitive processes and build AI-powered automation workflows using tools like Claude and Gemini. Hands-on role focused on prototyping, testing, documenting, and measuring impact of AI solutions for business operations.

## Job Description

## What You'll Do
- Partner with G&A, People Ops, IT, and Accounting to identify and develop AI automated solutions to support daily operations.
- Design, build, and pilot AI-powered workflows and tools using Claude, Gemini, and other AI platforms.
- Help move existing AI and operations projects forward — from research and prototyping to testing and rollout.
- Document new processes and create simple guides or playbooks so teams can adopt and maintain the tools you build.
- Gather requirements from stakeholders across departments, test proposed solutions, and iterate based on feedback.
- Track the impact of your work — time saved, errors reduced, processes streamlined — and report results to G&A leaders and key stakeholders.
- Take on ad hoc business operations projects and tasks as priorities shift across the G&A function.

## What We're Looking For
- Demonstrated hands-on expertise using AI tools such as Claude and Gemini to complete work — research, writing, workflow design, data tasks, and more.
- Able to speak concretely about how you've used AI tools to solve a real problem, not just that you've experimented with them.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree; Juniors, Seniors, and graduate students are all encouraged to apply.
- Business-related majors preferred (e.g., Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Accounting) — but strong candidates from other majors with genuine AI expertise are welcome.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a resourceful mindset and comfort learning new software quickly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with stakeholders across multiple departments.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage several small projects at once.
- Able to work independently while knowing when to loop in your manager or stakeholders.
- University of Montana students preferred; students at other schools are welcome to apply as long as they can reliably commute to and from work in person at our Missoula office.

## Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or project experience in business process improvement, data analytics, or operations.
- Familiarity with AI tools, Large Language Models (LLMs), APIs, and automation platforms such as Zapier or Power Automate.
- Solid Excel and/or Google Sheets skills.
- Prior internship or work experience in HR, IT, or Accounting functions.

## Internship Details
- Duration: Fall 2026 term, with the possibility of extending into spring based on performance and team need.
- Location: On-site at Submittable's Missoula, MT headquarters.
- Compensation: $16–$18/hour, based on experience.
- Schedule flexibility available around class schedules.
- Direct mentorship from Submittable's IT & Operations Manager and exposure to leaders across G&A, HR, IT, and Accounting.
- The chance to work on real AI initiatives with direct, visible business impact.

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